Pavon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Pavon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.009 N,1 58.976 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.000150
  • Longitude: 1.982933
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PAVON
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 120.1 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4128
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H03856/43 28.12.43 H03856/43 28.12.43 ST IN 510003N, 015905E. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). - FNM 2766/43. 20.5.55 20.5.55 SHOWN ON FR 5094. 14.6.88 14.6.88 SHOWN AS ST IN 510003.5N, 015903E [EUR] ON FR 6651 [1988 EDN] & IN FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.21611042. CHART AS ST IN 505958N, 015905E [OGB]. NC 323.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY AERIAL BOMBARDMENT. (FR WK RECORDS 1987). SUNK BY ENEMY AIRCRAFT NEAR CALAIS. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the PAVON wreck located?

The PAVON wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.009 N,1 58.976 E.

When did the PAVON sink?

The PAVON sank on May 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PAVON discovered?

The wreck of the PAVON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PAVON belong to?

The PAVON belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the PAVON?

The PAVON had a tonnage of 4128 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAVON?

The PAVON is classified as a steam ship.

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